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Quant Researcher, Top-tier Hedge Fund

Aptitude Asia recruits for an unnamed multi-strategy fund. This researcher develops lower-turnover alpha ideas using financial analysis and statistical modelling.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Research trading hypotheses.
Generate and validate signals.
Refine quantitative research methods.

What they ask for

Required

Quantitative research
Statistical modelling
Mathematical analysis
Programming tools
Strong academics

Education: Strong academic background; degree level not specified.
Experience: At least two years of quant research at a multi-strategy or quantitative fund.

How to prepare

Test a slow-moving alpha signal.
Compare validation methods.
Measure turnover and cost sensitivity.

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with Aptitude Asia and doesn’t handle applications.